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Windows 95 Setup Notes

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Created:1999-09-01 16:39:54
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  Windows 95

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Windows 95 Dial-Up Networking Setup

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Win95 Networking Setup Here is the most straightforward way to set up dialup networking on a Windows 95 machine. There are other ways, but this is the path of least resistance.

This method is more simple than adjusting the settings directly in Dialup Networking and the Network Control Panels. For one, there are less steps, and two, this method does not activate the settings in DUN for 'log onto network', 'IPX' and 'NetBEUI'. Also the WINS Resolution in the Network Control Panel is set usually set to 'Disable' using this method. Also, it configures Microsoft Mail and News as part of the same wizard.

However, it may select 'Client for Microsoft Networks' as the primary network logon (you see the Windows Networking login when Windows starts), so that setting may need to be changed manually at the end, as can any network settings.

You can start the Internet Setup Wizard using any of these alternatives:

• It will run the very first time you open the Internet icon on the desktop. If it's a brand new machine, this is the most direct route.
• It is listed as a menu item in Start -- Programs -- Accessories -- Internet Tools -- Get on the Internet
• You can run it manually by entering 'inetwiz' in Start -- Run

Here are some screen grabs. If there aren't notes underneath the image, the user just needs to hit 'Next'. Otherwise, the notes will describe which fields need to be edited.

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